Key facts
- A federal judge in Boston blocked key provisions of President Donald Trump's executive order.
- The executive order aimed to restrict mail-in voting in federal elections.
- The order sought to create a national list of verified citizens.
- The order aimed to give the Postal Service authority over mail-in ballots.
- The judge deemed the order unlawful.
- Postal Service Chief Louis DeJoy stated the proposal would restrict mail-in voting.
- Democrats argue the USPS lacks the constitutional authority to enforce such a rule.
- Democrats view the proposal as an attempt to seize control of elections.
A federal judge in Boston has blocked key provisions of President Donald Trump's executive order designed to restrict mail-in voting in federal elections. The order's objectives included establishing a national list of verified citizens and empowering the Postal Service with authority over mail-in ballots. This judicial action deems the order unlawful. Postal Service Chief Louis DeJoy indicated that Donald Trump's proposal would indeed restrict mail-in voting. However, Democrats have voiced strong opposition, contending that the USPS does not possess the constitutional authority to implement and enforce such a rule. They interpret this proposal as an effort by the administration to gain control over election processes.